Eight conditions that cause one to drift away from the dharma

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'phral byung rkyen gyi mi khom rnam pa brgyad

(1) To be greatly disturbed by the five poisonous emotions
(2) To be extremely stupid
(3) To fall prey to evil influences
(4) To be distracted by laziness
(5) To lead a wrong way of life
(6) To be enslaved or controlled by others
(7) To practice only for the sake of protection from dangers
(8) To practice a mere semblance of the dharma for the sake of gain and fame. [MR]